R South Dakota Senate · District 6 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Ernie Otten

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Session

Total votes

2,196

all sessions

Attendance

93%

135 missed

Near the chamber average

With party

89%

of cast votes

Higher than 85% of chamber peers

Bipartisan score

7%

crosses aisle rarely

Lower than 89% of chamber peers

Voting record

Yea

1,723

voted in favor

Nay

320

voted against

Absent

135

missed votes

Total cast

2,196

across all sessions

Crossed party

209

votes against own party

This page

2,196

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Bill

Description

Vote

Result

Tally

Date

HB 1064

provide for the sale of producer-raised meat and meat food products directly to consumers pending legalization under federal law.

Yea

Passed

28–6

Feb 6, 2026

SB 73

revise provisions relating to state financial practices.

Yea

Passed

8–0

Feb 6, 2026

SB 3

limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.

Yea

Passed

28–6

Feb 6, 2026

SB 195

repeal the expiration of a reduction in certain gross receipts and use tax rates.

Yea

Passed

6–3

Feb 6, 2026

SB 225

apportion interest earnings from the unclaimed property trust fund to school districts.

Yea

Passed

16–0

Feb 6, 2026

HB 1076

revise restrictions on residence within a community safety zone and to declare an emergency.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Feb 6, 2026

HB 1058

require licensure for online pari-mutuel wagering pools for horse and dog races, and clarify the application of tax therefor.

Yea

Passed

29–5

Feb 6, 2026

HB 1034

increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.

Yea

Passed

27–7

Feb 6, 2026

SB 35

revise the process for requesting a veteran's certificate of discharge from a county register of deeds.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Feb 6, 2026

SB 102

modify the distribution of gaming revenues.

Yea

Passed

16–0

Feb 6, 2026